“There must be something that we don’t know” – Manchester United fans surprised with Ten Hag refusing to start 25-year-old star during pre-season clash against Melbourne Victory

Manchester United fans have expressed their surprise towards Erik ten Hag's team selection for their latest pre-season friendly against Melbourne Victory in Australia.The Red Devils will be aiming to kick on from an incredibly impressive performance against Liverpool in their pre-season opener in Bangkok. Ten Hag's side they beat their arch rivals 4-0 in the Dutch tactician's first game in charge.Ahead of today's clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Ten Hag named his starting lineup for the fixture, with Harry Maguire starting as captain and Tom Heaton in goal ahead of David de Gea. Fred and Scott McTominay once again started in central midfield.Manchester United@ManUtd Presenting our starting line-up to face Melbourne Victory #MUFC || #MUTOUR2284521419📋 Presenting our starting line-up to face Melbourne Victory 🇦🇺#MUFC || #MUTOUR22One player's notable omission has been questioned by fans, as Donny van de Beek has once again been left out of the side.Expectations are high for the 25-year-old midfielder this season as he reunites with former boss Ten Hag. Van de Beek thrived under the manager at Ajax before making the jump to Manchester United two years ago.The Dutch international has only scored twice in 50 appearances for United since he joined. He was even shipped out on loan to relegation-threatened Everton in January for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, where he again failed to make much of an impact.Ahead of the clash in Melbourne, United fans took to Twitter to express their surprise that Van de Beek had once again been left out of the side:izzy@frosh_izzy@ManUtd Donny on the bench again ????1@ManUtd Donny on the bench again ????King James ManUtd Gh🇬🇭@jamestaGh_Offic@frosh_izzy @ManUtd There must be something that we don't know. I guess5@frosh_izzy @ManUtd There must be something that we don't know. I guess#glazersout🔰@d0nnysburner@ManUtd Donny on the bench again@ManUtd Donny on the bench again😩VICTORIA KATABAAZI@just_baazi@ManUtd What will it take for Van de beek to start??@ManUtd What will it take for Van de beek to start??heemi13@miyu_zhao@ManUtd not see Donny🥲🥲🥲@ManUtd not see Donny🥲🥲🥲Ben@benn_utd@ManUtd Van de beek is just over isn't it@ManUtd Van de beek is just over isn't it😂😂Kophi Scooby@KophiScooby@ManUtd Van de beek still not getting in there@ManUtd Van de beek still not getting in thereErik ten Hag discusses best position for Donny van de Beek ahead of new campaign with Manchester UnitedAhead of their latest game Down Under, Ten Hag was asked what he feels the midfielder's best position is.Van de Beek appeared lost under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as he appeared to be playing too deep, unable to get into the side ahead of the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.FIVE@FIVEUK🥊Donny Van de beek: “We will fight for everything.” “I think we need to improve as a team. If you’re looking at last season, we have a lot of things to improve and, if we work on that now, then we’ll see where we end up.”[MU] Will 22/23 be successful for #mufc?1277🥊🇳🇱Donny Van de beek: “We will fight for everything.”💪🔴 “I think we need to improve as a team. If you’re looking at last season, we have a lot of things to improve and, if we work on that now, then we’ll see where we end up.”[MU]🏆 Will 22/23 be successful for #mufc? https://t.co/LaARPoHUfHAhead of their upcoming fixture at the MCG, Ten Hag told a press conference, as per The Manchester Evening News:&quot;He can do both [sit deep and play high] - I know that from the past. But his best position is his capabilities in the box of the opponent, so playing short behind the striker [is his best role].&quot;He has a really good smell for being in the right position.&quot;

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